The From Recovery to Discovery Peer Support Group

The From Recovery to Discovery Peer Support Group

presents

The Importance of Peer Support

TOMORROW, Thursday, August 25^th, 2011

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

The Hub

2nd Floor, 1673 Barrington Street

Halifax, Nova Scotia

The From Recovery to Discovery Peer Support Group is open to anyone affected by mental illness, either directly or indirectly.

FREE!

We have chosen to use a peer-support model, not only because peer support is an example of the kind of self-determination that occurs in recovery, but also because peer support can transform lives.  The overall goal of theFrom Recovery to Discovery Peer Support Group is to increase your ability to meet your personal recovery goals by enhancing your self-determination and quality of life.

This week will be devoted to a peer support group meeting during which we will discuss the goals of peer support, as well as answering six questions designed to establish the value of the From Recovery to Discovery Peer Support Group to your recovery journey.

Is the From Recovery to Discovery Peer Support Group …

1.      Providing you with the opportunity to explore the many aspects of recovery?

2.      Allowing you to explore the role of personal goals in your recovery journey?

3.      Giving you the knowledge and tools that you need to be active in managing your illness and recovery?

4.      Modelling hope and recovery by using a peer-support approach?

5.      Providing an opportunity for you to reflect on and plan for your recovery journey?

6.      Offering you meaningful time to socialize and have fun?

Adapted from Your Recovery Journey: Guide for Facilitators, page 11.

The From Recovery to Discovery Peer Support Group is organized as a partnership between the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia and the Healthy Minds Cooperative.